The Thyroid Gland - Anatomy and Physiology 2e

thyroid gland  Thyroid hormones are any hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland, namely triiodothyronine and thyroxine They are tyrosine-based The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate, growth and development It plays a role in controlling heart, muscle and digestive

2 Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland In the normal functioning of the body, the thyroid gland will produce hormones including: thyroxine hormone, A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland It is usually not a tumor or cancer

A simple goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland It is usually not a tumor or cancer  The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple Although relatively small, the thyroid